Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
103148
RGB
16, 49, 72
HSL
205, 64%, 17%
HSB
205, 78%, 28%
CMYK
78, 32, 0, 72
LAB
19, -6, -18
LCH
19, 19, 253
OKLCH
0.30, 0.06, 242
XYZ
2, 3, 7
LUV
19, -10, -19
HWB
205, 6%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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